Grammy Awards 2014 Live Blog!

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TWENTY AMAZING PERFORMANCES! And a few awards will be handed out. The show opens with Beyonce and Jay Z performing “Drunk In Love.” Bey is using a chair as a prop. Use your imagination. Slick hair and stage smoke. The bleep machine is already working hard. Jay wearing a lot more clothes. Just an observation. Kinda chemistry free, too.

Host, LL Cool J takes the stage. Daft punk and their helmets in the audience. Lulzy. Now, a little speech about how awesome and incredible, and life transforming, music is. LL admits there are people who don’t know he’s a musician. Heh. Taylor Swift is wearing an outfit made of chain mail. Keith Urban gets a shout out. Hai! Pink! PAUL AND RINGO SITTING TOGETHER. AHHHHHH. Yoko is in the house too.

Anna Kendrick and Pharrell Williams present the first award. Oh noes. They are attempting comedy. Whyyyyy. They present Best New Artist to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. So not surprised. They cleaned up in the Rap category presented during the Pre-Ceremony.

Seventeen year old wunderkind and it girl, Lorde, sings her hit “Royals.” The kids are alright, people. They really are.

Country heartthrob, Hunter Hayes sits at the piano to sing his new “important” song. Oh. It’s an anti-bullying song called “We’re Not Invisible.” I never noticed that he cannot sing AT ALL. Warbly, slightly off-pitch vibrato is annoying. Now he’s left the piano to EMOTE BIG TIME, clutching the mic stand, and then gesticulating wildly.

Juanes and Anna Faris hand out the Best Pop Duo or Group Performance to Daft Punk! OMG those head masks are absolutely. HILARIOUS. Pharrell speaks for himself, and the Dafts.

Philomena star, Steve Coogan fan boys over the Beatles a bit and introduces Katy Perry with Juicy J. who is doing her best Stevie Nicks impersonation. Dressed in black, she sings, “Dark Horse”. She’s singing along with a track. Which helps with her live singing. A little. OH LOOK IT’S HELL FIRE ON STAGE. Her fundie parents must be so pleased with the satanic imagery. Ha ha, Steve Coogan “The producers had the choice between reuniting some of the Beatles or all of the Jonas Brothers.”

Robin Thicke joins Chicago for a really odd collaboration. LL says their first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was so influential that it was just inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The first couple of albums were good. Before they turned into hacks. #sorry #notsorry. The medley their singing tonight is pretty good though. It’s sad when Peter Cetera sounds better than Robin Thicke, though. What’s up with Robin Thicke and live singing? Oh noes. Now it’s time for “Blurred Lines.” The old dudes are about to get down.

Keith Urban and Gary Clarke Jr join forces to sing Keith’s song “Cop Car.” Ohh. The guitar playing from both of them is real nice. REAL REAL NICE.

Pauley Perrette is the “Social Media” correspondent, or something. She’s a witness to Taylor Swift sending a tweet out to her fans. Ooooo.

John Legend is next. He sings “All of Me.” He CAN sing live. In case you were wondering, This song is so purty. GORGEOUS.

Taylor Swift’s gives her chain mail gown a feminine touch by topping it with a flowy gown thingy. She sings the piano driven ballad, “All Too Well.” Her live singing has improved. She doesn’t go off pitch until the emotion kicks in and she begins swinging her head wildly, like a crazy person. It manages to be a very effective performance, nevertheless.

Bruno Mars is introduced as “Super Bowl performer.” Really? That’s how you’d describe him? And the SB isn’t even on your network. Yay. He’s introducing Pink, who is once again desending from the rafters on a harness. She sings “Try” FLAWLESSLY while working the harness. She’s hanging upside down, allowing the crowd to spin her. She’s amazing. Now, she’s spinning sideways, then on her back, way above the crowd. AND STILL SINGING LIVE.. . She’s helped down by a dancer. Now, on the floor, she performs an incredible and difficult contemporary routine. AND SHE CONTINUES TO SING LIVE. She’s fucking superhuman. Nate Ruess joins in on the other side of the stage, singing “Just Give Me a Reason” backed by a band. ANTICLIMACTIC. Why isn’t he tumbling in the air? BORING. And I like Nate.

Arianna Grande and Miguel hand out Best Pop Solo Performance to newbie, Lorde, for “Royals.” She shouts out to her competitors, before becoming really really shy. She giggles, and leaves the stage with a “thank you very much.”

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are on stage. I cannot understand a word Ozzy is saying. They introduce Ringo Starr, who sings his hit, “Photograph.” Vintage photographs of the Beatles scroll on the video screen behind the band. Ringo never really could sing. But his vocals haven’t deteriorated over the years. He looks fabulous, too. Oh. So The Voice, alum Judith Hill is singing backups here. Still singing backup.

It’s the 30 year anniversary of Def Jam Recordings, created in a New York University dorm room.

Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons sing together for the FIRST TIME EVER, and for some reason, LL believes we should be real excited about that. So, this is a mashup between “m.A.A.D. City” and “Radioactive.” The bleeping is fast and furious. Also, these two songs mushed together? Not really working for me. Actually “Radioactive” on its own doesn’t really work for me, so… When Kendrick takes the stage, things improved immeasurably. Compton, California meets Provo, Utah! Erp.

Kacey Musgraves is next, singing “Follow Your Arrow.” The twang is an abrupt transition from what went on before. But I’ll take it! Yay Pot smoking and same sex kissing!

Now it’s time to name check the trustees award winners, Rick Hall, Jim Marshall, and Ennio Morricone.

Julia Roberts is here! She takes the stage to talk about the Beatles, who were awarded the lifetime achievement award. The Beatles Grammy special will air at the exact same time and day that the band debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Cool.

She introduces Paul McCartney, who sings his solo effort “Queenie Eye.” It’s very “Penny Lane” melodic. Paul is playing the multi-colored piano from Magical Mystery Tour! AND OMG RINGO ON DRUMS!!!! YOKO ONO AND SEAN LENNON ROCKING OUT IN THE AUDIENCE!!!!!! EPIC hardly covers it.

Next, its Marc Anthony and Gloria Estefan announcing the Producer of the Year, Pharrell Williams. They present Best Pop Vocal Album to Bruno Mars for “Unorthodox JukeBox.” He dedicates the award to his late mother.

Jeremy Renner introduces Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. OLD SCHOOL BABY. They sing The Highwayman. Merle Haggard and Blake Shelton joins them on stage to sing “Okie from Muskogee”. ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER. Aren’t they going to kick Blake’s ass? After all, he dissed the old guys at one point, right? Blakes PR team must have put this performance together. “Mama Don’t Let Your Boys Grow Up to be Cowboys” is next.

Zac Brown and Martina McBride are next. They mention losing George Jones and Ray Price. They hand out the Best Country Album award to “Same Trailer, Different Park” by Kacey Musgraves! She’s shocked, and happy!

Cyndi Lauper introduces, Grammy Musicares Person of the Year, Carole King. She joins forces with Sara Bareilles to sing “Beautiful” and “Brave.” Thematically and musically, this works. Nice. After, they take the stage together to present Song of the Year to “Royals” by Lorde. That’s two Grammys for the young singer/songwriter.

Jared Leto takes the stage next and recites “Take a Walk on the Wild Side.” Let’s take a moment to celebrate the late Lou Reed. RIP. Jared introduces Metallica. It’s a once in a lifetime performance as the “Cultural Ambassador to China,” classical piano player, Lang Lang, joins them on stage to perform the band’s classic hit “One.” Well, this is…interesting. You wouldn’t think a mashup of metal and classical would work, but the performances share drama and an over the top quality that make it work.

Smokey Robinson and Steven Tyler are next. Steven launches into a rendition of “You Really Got a Hold on Me.” The audience joins in. Smokey sings “Dude Looks Like a Lady.” Heh. They present Record of the Year to Daft Punk, “Get Lucky.” Again, Pharrell does all the talking for The ROBOTS.

It’s time for the big Grammy gimmick. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will sing “Same Love” with Mary Lambert while Queen Latifah officiates 33 marriages between couples of all sexualities, ages and races. There were reportedly 34. I guess one dropped out. After Queen completes the ceremony, Madonna takes the stage , dressed in white, wearing a cowboy hat and sporting a cane. She sings a slowed up version of her hit “Open Your Heart.” It’s the first dance for the couples who twirl where they are gathered in the audience. Mary and Madonna sing the last verse as the couples parade through the aisles. Peeps in the audience, wiping tears from their eyes. INCLUDING KEITH URBAN. That was a little odd, but sweet. Everyone’s heart was in the right place. You know…this would have been a perfect opportunity for Queen Latifah to make a little announcement. Oh well. Ironic.

The Grammy dude invites Ryan Seacrest and John Legend take the stage to present Educator of the Year award to Kent Knappenberger. Whoa. That beard. Are we sure he’s not related to the Duck Dynasty guys?

It’s time for In Memoriam. Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays s a tribute to Van Cliburn. Next, a montage of the musicians, singers, writers and industry folk who died this year. Oh dear. Cory Monteith’s name…spelled wrong.

Miranda Lambert and Billie Joe Armstrong sing “When Will I Be Loved” as a tribute to Phil Everly. I like this arrangement. They really sound good together!

Alicia Keys, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison are next. Ha ha, Alicia mispeaks and says “John Legend” instead of “John Lennon.” They hand out the final award of the night. Album of the Year goes to “Random Access Memories” by Daft Punk. HOORAY FOR THE ROBOTS. This time, producer, Paul Williams speaks for them. Such a weird weird weird combo. Paul shouts out to Macklemore and the marriages during his thank yous. HA HA HA. For a hot minute, Taylor Swift thought she won (So did the dude sitting next to her. Dad?):

Nine Inch Nails, Lindsay Buckingham, Dave Grohl and Queens of the Stone Age are the final performance. Rock and Roll to end a long, long night. I APPROVE. Sadly, they performance was cut off by CBS, which decided to roll the credits mid-song. NIN’s Trent Reznor was NOT pleased.

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Say what you will about Taylor Swift but she always seems to really enjoy the other artists performing at these things.

On another topic – I hope LL doesn’t go off on tangents while hosting this year.

supersonic

We’re going to be getting shots of Taylor Swift all night, aren’t we?

lola

So Beyonce’s been bleeped a few times and the camera pulls away every time she is close to grabbing her crotch. ok.

Tinawina

I cannot believe she did that song on the Grammys. That’s not a crossover song. And it’s pretty dirty on top of that! I hollered.

Oh my God I’m scared to look at Twitter. LMAO!!!!!

lola

You got that right!

fuzzywuzzy

I was wondering if my television was glitchy. lol

halo9125

Too late for that…..

lola

Pharrell…best outfit of the night…..NOT! Mounted police hat(?)

halo9125

LOL trust me, Twitter is having a field day with that performance.

fuzzywuzzy

I usually enjoy Beyonce, but not tonight.

supersonic

I know Pharrell is going to lose the Oscar to that song from Frozen, but it would be awesome if he won.

Tinawina

I can imagine. Twitter explodes when Beyonce twitches an eyebrow, she’s likely going to break it now that she actually did something controversial for real. Heh. And she lip synched! With butt showing! And stripper moves! And sex grabs!

fuzzywuzzy

I love Ryan Lewis’ giant houndstooth jacket! lol

Amy Beth

How come only one of them has a first name?

supersonic

So, does the other guy ever talk?

lola

I just don’t “get” Lorde. This song is a station changer. I know I’m in the minority.

supersonic

Royals is so overrated. She already did this performance on the nomination concert special. I can see this girl being a one hit wonder.

Miss Blue

I guess I didn’t realize Lorde was so goth. Love this song though.

Tinawina

Is Lorde singing live? I can’t tell.

supersonic

You’re right. I just turned to the Pro Bowl.

Liteasy

Don’t care to watch Beyonce shake her butt for the whole song. That was horrible.

Miss Blue

I think she is.

Amy Beth

She already has a 2nd hit. Maybe a one album wonder.

chillj

They sure mature fast in New Zealand.

chillj

I love it. I like her voice and that it is so different. Who wrote it?

Karen C

I think she wrote it, or at least cowrote it.

lola

Only thing I like about her is her look. No naked anything (well, maybe arms). So different than the other pop tarts out there.

fuzzywuzzy

They want to catch her looking pissed off. lol

lola

I believe she wrote it.

supersonic

What’s the second hit? Because every time I see her, she’s singing Royals.

chillj

Really. I only saw the teevee in passing and thought”That ain’t a good look.”

lola

I feel sorry for the other guy. He didn’t even walk backstage. Just back to the audience.

chillj

She is very young. If she wrote that, she will be around, cuz she will likely get better.

Tinawina

It’s called Team. And the album is selling very well too.

supersonic

Team? Well, I’ve never heard that. I’m still hearing Royals all over the place.

chillj

I think Hunter Hayes is going to announce he is gay.

Miss Blue

They are much more liberal in NZ than we are in the States. They don’t have the suffocating Puritanical issues we do. Also, when basically all the flora/fauna can kill you, I would imagine you grow up a little quicker just to stay alive, lol.

fuzzywuzzy

Yes, she co-wrote it.

““Royals” — Joel Little & Ella Yelich O’Connor, songwriters”

supersonic

That would be interesting.

supersonic

Hunter Hayes is awful.

chillj

He practically announced it on Ellen. It may be this song. Although he seems not be doing that.

fuzzywuzzy

I’ve seen Hunter Hayes sing live a few times now, and I don’t think that he’s very good.

Tinawina

Yeah, this is not a good performance. This night is not off to a great start LOL

supersonic

They need a giant cane to pull this dude off the stage.

fuzzywuzzy

That would be brave, for a country artist just starting to take off in his career.

weareallinnocent

Lol. Yeah I kept thinking it was a stunt, that they’d make a joke and he’d take it off. Maybe he felt left out, what with his buddies Daft Punk and all their get ups. Heh.

Miss Blue

It would be career suicide.

Blueknight24

Is Hunter Hayes strangled on that song?

fuzzywuzzy

Unfortunately, in his genre, it would be.

fuzzywuzzy

No. He just doesn’t sing well live. lol

supersonic

Yeah! Get Lucky!

supersonic

He hurt my ears.

lola

Yay, Daft Punk!!

Tinawina

Ooohhh I love That song. Go Get Lucky!

Miss Blue

Wtf. Is this supposed to look cool or what? Stupid.

lola

lol…wanted to say the same thing!

Karen C

Robots wearing a Grammy is a sign that autotune won….

supersonic

He was terrible!

Blueknight24

Hahaha, they left there motorcycle somewhere.

Amy Beth

You may have heard it and not realized it was her. I heard it about 10 times before I figured out what it was called.

chillj

Well, that is what I thought when I saw him on Ellen, but he was hinting big …. maybe he was hinting he is singing pop instead of country. That song seems more pop.

Tinawina

Dark Horse???? YES!!!!

Kirsten

Also, when basically all the flora/fauna can kill you, I would imagine you grow up a little quicker just to stay alive, lol.

New Zealand doesn’t even have any natural major predators. It’s why native species have had issues with the introduction of domestic predators like cats and dogs.

The fauna in many parts are more like the US’s Pacific North West with lots of temperate rain forests.

jan

Team is already top 10 on Top 40 radio – 11 on HAC – 2 on Alternative – and #1 on Triple A

Amy Beth

Pretty soon Pharrell is going to do a song about each dwarf. First, Lucky. Now, Happy.

Karen C

Those trees are creepy

ETA: The horse is creepier…

supersonic

Oh, what the hell is this?

chillj

Ooooh. Bet it is gorgeous.

lola

Not sure why but they’ve been wearing those things for 30 years. Just their signature look.

Blueknight24

Why that song? This is not a Halloween special.

Miss Blue

I’m liking this a lot. One of the best KP songs I’ve seen done.

weareallinnocent

Creativity

lola

Saw her at Iheart. She cannot sing live.

Tinawina

LMAO!!! You win the night with that comment.

supersonic

Creativity? Don’t think so.

Miss Blue

Best performance so far. Loved it.

fuzzywuzzy

Katy outshone Beyonce and Jay-Z. I bet that no one expected that. lol

Tinawina

Okay you know its a weird night when even the rappers are lip synching. But it’s probably better when Katy doesn’t try live.

Miss Blue

Yep. Loved that performance. Bey’s not so much.

supersonic

No. She was just as bad as they were.

wordnerdarchie

I’ve seen him live on tour with Carrie U and he was terrific. Maybe TV freaks him out?

chillj

She has sounded so good live lately that I wondered if she took voice lessons. She usta be godawful.

lola

I saw him on Ellen and I got the idea he was changing his genre of music from country to pop.

Seriously? I typed that down a couple of comments as a joke. Big announcement my sweet bippee.

Miss Blue

Disagreement – makes the world go round. So glad we don’t all like the same thing or we’d have an even crummier selection of music on the radio than we do now, lol.

Ronnie D

I like Dark Horse and thought Katy did good! I didn’t like the guy at the piano, his voice is horrible lol

supersonic

Real music in this commercial!

chillj

guffaw

fuzzywuzzy

I’m conflicted. I dislike lip synching, but I also don’t like bad, off-key singing too. What’s the solution? lol

Blueknight24

Love MJ.

Ronnie D

Lorde also sounded great live. She is so different from all the others.

chillj

Bad off key lip synching?

weareallinnocent

Well, it made you ask, ” what the hell…?” That’s pretty telling, and more or less the definition of creativity. :-)

Miss Blue

Oh yay! Chicago! Loved them back in the day.

Blueknight24

This is i’m waiting for.

Ronnie D

I just loooove early Chicago. :)

nncw

Chicago brings back fond memories.

LA944

What a song with a melody and more than 3 chords?

lola

Chicago guy still has a nice voice.

supersonic

Robin Thicke is ruining one of my favorite Chicago songs.

Pretty Horsey

I think you are mistaking NZ for another country because we don’t have any native flora/fauna that will kill you. Also she just looks old for her age because most teens I know her age look young.

Amy Beth

I wish we’d get some nepotism. I’d rather see Will Champlin than Robin Thicke.

chillj

Boy, he sure is. there is a lot of off key happening.

Ronnie D

Robin isn’t doing too shabby on the vocals.

lola

yup!

Miss Blue

That we can agree on. He’s no Peter Cetera, that’s for sure.

wordnerdarchie

Robin was terrible on that song… some of us know what it is supposed to sound like.

supersonic

But is anyone really? No one can be Peter Cetera.

supersonic

Oh, hell no. Get back to the Chicago songs.

Ronnie D

I think maybe the nostalgia of the music is making me too happy so I cant be negative lol

lola

Ugh Blurred Lines…hate that song. Time to change the cat box.

chillj

If he isn’t, someone else is.

Miss Blue

So during a tribute to Chicago we get Blurred Lines? I say again – wtf.

weareallinnocent

You wrote too soon. Lol

supersonic

Keith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blueknight24

Love Chicago songs than the blurred lines. lol

LA944

Yeah ITA

weareallinnocent

That was out of place, no doubt.

Ronnie D

Sizzling performance!

Miss Blue

First song of Keith’s I’ve truly loved in a long time.

Karen C

Glad for Chicago, didn’t mind Robin Thicke until they got to Blurred Lines.

Blueknight24

Nice song from Keith.

Ronnie D

I think some people know what to expect from Beyonce, so nothing comes as a surprise. Always the same jiggling and writhing ect.

supersonic

I just love Keith’s haircut. Makes him look even better.

Karen C

Oh, boy guitars!!!

Tinawina

Keith brings the pretty. Don’t care what he’s singing.

weareallinnocent

So how much time has passed since the last award?

Miss Blue

Hope the kids are paying attention – these are musicians.

Ronnie D

I still chuckle at how Keith Urban’s music just pales in comparison to everything else we have heard so far. Lame country shmaltz doesn’t belong on the Grammy stage.

Blueknight24

The true WGWG!

Miss Blue

What? This is the first musicianship we’ve seen on the stage since the show began, lol.

justmefornow

Ok, so I just turned this on, when did Keith Urban get Jennifer Lawrence’s haircut?! Sounds good, but looks dumb, too bad.

Blueknight24

I’m amaze how good he is in that guitar. love it!

supersonic

That Keith performance was the best of the night so far. I wanted it to keep going.

chillj

He needs to slash the peekaboo bangs.

LA944

R U kidding? The only decents songs so far were the oldies from Chicago & Keith’s song. At least IMO

Ronnie D

Maybe if I was in some back road bar with a dead deer strapped to my pick up.

fuzzywuzzy

I have to say that I’m not fond of Keith’s haircut either. I think that the shape of his head fits his previous cut much better.

chillj

Exactly what I was thinking. Geez. He was in tune and played a mean guitar!

Blueknight24

I don’t mind his hair, I’m focused on his guitar and his vocals. lol

Miss Blue

Look, you might not like country and that’s fine. I hate symphony/classical, but I still can appreciate the talent and musicality of the performers of those genres.

chillj

That is “pick ‘em up” truck to you, son.

Tinawina

I wouldn’t put it that harshly, but I did find the song trite. Still, he’s damn pretty. **pats Keith on the head, sends him to make me a sandwich**

fuzzywuzzy

It was cool to see Keith so joyous onstage.

chillj

The other hair was shaggy and better suited his persona.

justmefornow

It’s not just the bangs, the cut makes him look too feminine or something. I’m not sure, it just doesn’t look right.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

I hate that! They do that in every award show now. She’s like the music business’ favorite Mean Girl, Regina George.

Ronnie D

I like him as a person, he is a good looking guy, too. I’d let him make me a sandwich, too lol. I just don’t find his music really moving or inspiring. I think that’s why we get a lot of boring talent on idol because so many people like to stay in that boring type of zone.

elliegrll

So far the performances have been underwhelming.

chillj

I think if the bangs were really scruffy, it would change the whole “too pretty” look. Nice cut, though. I could wear it and would like to.

Blueknight24

John Legend! This show is getting better and better.

fuzzywuzzy

Love John Legend.

Tinawina

I LOVE this song! YES!!!! John Legend FTW!!!!

Ronnie D

I like classic country that had feeling and memorable lyrics and melodies. Not this lame o tune.

Miss Blue

Legend – superb. This makes 4 good performances in a row for me. And stick Lorde in there, it’s been a pretty good show so far.

supersonic

I can’t stand John Legend.

fuzzywuzzy

Great performance and song.

Ronnie D

A true performer. Ladies and gentlemen, John Legend.

lola

Don’t know what it is about him but I don’t care for him or his music. Just not my cuppa

Blueknight24

What?

Blueknight24

Love it!

fuzzywuzzy

I enjoyed John Legend’s performance the most so far. Standing ovation. Very nice and deserved.

elliegrll

Country belongs just like every other genre. I will admit that Keith was boring, but it’s not like we’ve had a standout performance, yet.

lola

It’s ok to disagree!! We are all different.

Amy Beth

You’re having a tough night!

Da 1 N Only

Like & Respect John Legend but he is beginning to bore me a bit.

Ronnie D

Wow I cant even remember who performed before him now lol.

supersonic

Kevin Hart and Uncle Charlie Wilson presenting Best Rock Song. Never thought to put those two with that category.

nncw

Rock and roll everyone must be 70 in this category!

lola

haha me either!

supersonic

You guys, I don’t fangirl. But Dave Grohl…

lola

That’s a big guy standing there!

Karen C

Yes for Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney winning !!

Though I like the others too.

wordnerdarchie

Rock & Roll eats their young.

supersonic

Taylor Swift was 7 Grammys while Cyndi Lauper only has two and she only won her second one tonight. There’s something wrong with that.

Ronnie D

Taylor reminds me of a young Carly Simon.

fuzzywuzzy

Taylor looks lovely tonight.

Karen C

Except for Dave Grohl and Matt Bellamy.

SteelWauhterz

That was not the first thing that caught my attention.

weareallinnocent

You should apologize to Carly Simon.

Miss Blue

Well, let the downrating begin, lol. Cuz I really like Taylor Swift. A lot. One hell of a songwriter in my humble opinion.

chillj

Her voice sounds stronger and better than it ever has. Maybe she has taken voice lessons with Katy Perry.

justmefornow

lol did she just have a seizure?

supersonic

So, who is this song about?

weareallinnocent

Lol @ Taylor’s choreographed head jerks!

Ronnie D

I still like Trouble by Taylor. I think she is growing a lot as a performer.

Blueknight24

She look matured now, but still gorgeous.

LA944

She doesn’t remind me too much–but I know she loves both Carly & her ex James Taylor.

supersonic

Go ahead and wash your mouth out and wash your hands for typing that right now.

weareallinnocent

Exactly my thoughts based on your prior post. Lol

fuzzywuzzy

lol Yeah, those head jerks were a bit sudden and violent, given the tone of the song just before.

supersonic

They give standing ovations to anything. At least she didn’t throw on the surprised face, though.

Ronnie D

Taylor left her heart out on the stage.

Amy Beth

There’s never been any doubt about her songwriting. Just about whether she’d be afforded the opportunity to perform her own songs if she had a less appealing package.

Tinawina

I like her too. :)

weareallinnocent

Are you basing that on the skank eye she gave at the end? I wondered what that was about. You may be right.

Banished

Sorry if this is a repost :but, ” OMG Taylor YOU ARE NOT BEYONCE’!” When she flung her head like that I nearly peeded my pants. The whole song would have been so pretty had she left that embarrassing part of the performance on the cutting room floor!

supersonic

They keep saying these performances are going to be “Grammy Moments” that people will be talking about for years. Let’s wait and see first.

fuzzywuzzy

Yay! Bruno!

supersonic

Wish you were performing tonight, Bruno. But I’ll wait until the Super Bowl halftime show.

weareallinnocent

Yay Pink!!

chillj

Alternatively, maturity does wonderful things for women.

chillj

I lOVE you PINK!

Miss Blue

Add another good performance to the list. No way could this be bad.

fuzzywuzzy

I love Pink. And she’s NOT lip synching. Amazing!

Blueknight24

PINK!

supersonic

Okay. Pink has done this before. Come up with something else.

justmefornow

Ok now this is a performance.

Blueknight24

Holy COW!

Tinawina

P!nk! **swoon**

Miss Blue

Man. Tough crowd.

lola

Haven’t we seen this performance by Pink once before? Oh, maybe it was with scarfs.

supersonic

Yes, we have. She’s done this on the Grammys before.

Blueknight24

Pink could compete in the Olympics.

Ronnie D

P!nk is gonna get hurt one of these days. Why does a singer need to twirl around on a thing like that. lol.

Miss Blue

Wow! Speechless.

lola

Thought so.

fuzzywuzzy

So fabulous definitely worth seeing again.

Ronnie D

Ugh I feel bad for those with a close up view from below lol. I hope she got the Brazilian.

Blueknight24

Just WOW!

Tinawina

LMAO!!!! That was very not nice.

supersonic

I don’t get what’s so great about Pink. She is mean and rude and all of her performances are gimmicky.

weareallinnocent

Ladies and Gentlemen, P!nk!!

Amy Beth

Pink is legit.

It’s hard to remember this is the artist that had to write “Don’t Let Me Get Me”.

justmefornow

That is one ridiculous mustache, lol.

Bentley1530

The flying while sing thing was great the first time but it do not add much to the song tonight.

lola

There’s something about Nate’s voice that I don’t care for.

supersonic

I wasn’t thrilled the first time she did it.

lola

LMAO!

supersonic

This guy cannot sing.

Blueknight24

After the acrobatics, she still can sing that high notes! wow!

fuzzywuzzy

Nate isn’t the best singer, but he’s cute. lol

Ronnie D

I was mesmerized by that male dancer. Now I don’t remember who performed before this. lol

Dancin VI#81

id like to hear kelly clarkson and pink collaberate

fuzzywuzzy

I know what you mean. Like when he goes off key. lol

Blueknight24

What happen to Nate?

chillj

What an athlete! Wow!

Ronnie D

He has boatloads of charisma. I still love the performance with him and Adam. :)

weareallinnocent

I like fun! But he’s hurting me tonight. :-(

Miss Blue

I know Sara doesn’t stand a chance but I’d love to see that song win. Love it.

chillj

It may not have added anything, but it always impresses me. You ever tried to sing upside down? The lung capacity alone is worth cheering.

fuzzywuzzy

What’s with not showing the artists in the clips? lol

supersonic

That wasn’t a Grammy Moment. She’s done that before.

Ronnie D

Wow Pink is a little sharp on her notes. She might need a better technique.

Blueknight24

I’m not a fan of this lady who won. lol

fuzzywuzzy

He seems so in earnest and eager to entertain and please. Yes, his performance with Adam was great.

weareallinnocent

I really think she enjoys it, tbh. But I worried for her for the first time tonight. That was intense.

chillj

She is tremendously talented and badly under-rated.

supersonic

Whoa. Her dress kind of looks like the one that Alanis Morissette wore when she picked up all those Grammys for Jagged Little Pill.

weareallinnocent

Not like that.

chillj

Damn, what a group.

Ronnie D

OMG Lorde!! You soo deserve it girl!

fuzzywuzzy

Oh, OK. lol

nekola

This! I thought I was tripping for minute lol.

Ronnie D

The Adams Family. *snap snap*

Blueknight24

The song from this commercial is from idol right?

chillj

She isn’t a lady yet; I don’t think she has turned sixteen.

supersonic

I love Done by The Band Perry. I love that song.

Ronnie D

I thought it was a Youtube cover award or something lol

fuzzywuzzy

She’s just turned 17 in past November.

chillj

Oops. New Zealanders age faster than normal, also. (She still isn’t a lady yet.)

justmefornow

The commercial I just saw was for Coldwell Banker and it was Motley Crue’s Home Sweet Home, nice pleasant surprise :)

supersonic

Sabbath!

supersonic

Ringo!

fuzzywuzzy

Why is Ringo performing?

Amy Beth

Because he’s still alive.

weareallinnocent

Nostalgia

fuzzywuzzy

Ah, now that I see the photos, I get it. lol

weareallinnocent

Lol. I like your answer tons better than mine!

Miss Blue

Here’s a classic example of someone who cannot sing who became a superstar, an icon, a legend.

Amy Beth

But he didn’t have to sing when he was a Beatle.

lola

Peter Frampton in the band?

Miss Blue

He sang on plenty of their material. Frankly, watching him dance you’d swear he had no rhythm either, lol.

Blueknight24

They sang 2 notes in the entire song. lol

lola

Very true then the universe came together with the right other 3 guys and the rest is history.

Are you kidding? That definitely is the song of the year. It’s almost too overplayed.

Amy Beth

That would assume KP really wrote Roar. More likely she asked her songwriting “partners” to come up with something like Brave.

RodMod

Thank you for thinking logically.

nekola

Almost? It is too overplayed.

Pretty Horsey

I’m not the biggest Lorde fan but it’s cool she’s the first kiwi to win a Grammy well 2.

Da 1 N Only

May be a surprise but it shouldn’t be. Gotta credit a song that can cross that many genres and demos.

BrightLights

I wanted Just Give Me A Reason; I would have been happy with Same Love; but I thought Locked Out Of Heaven was the best song of the bunch.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

Touche. it is a great song and I feel like if we are judging a lyrically great and influentially dominant song, it was Royals.

weareallinnocent

Not surprised really. Just love a couple of the others a whole lot more.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

I wish Locked out of Heaven was the winner but they shut him out for no freaking reason!

Miss Blue

Oh wow, wow, wow. This is going to be SO good.

BrightLights

I disagree with you on its influence, but I’ve been informed that I don’t understand how it captures the zeitgeist. I’ll cop to that. I don’t at all understand it, and I also don’t care for her voice. But nothing against her- how cool for her that she’s 17 and won a Grammy!

Karen C

I know :)

nekola

Well, I’m glad that Bruno did win for best Pop Album this year.

Miss Blue

James mic needs to be turned up. Come on tech guys, get this right.

justmefornow

Show them how it’s done boys :)

supersonic

Time has not been kind to Lars. But James still looks good even though he’s gray now.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

Me too, A consolation prize. Lorde should have been nominated for Best New Artist. What gives? How was Ed Sheeran new and she wasn’t.

RodMod

So this is what all the Metallica fuss has been about all these years….Hmm…

supersonic

If I was in that audience, people would be giving me weird looks because I would be losing my mind.

RodMod

These men are obviously very talented musicians…but oh how I miss chorus, melody, structure…etc…

fuzzywuzzy

Steven is stoned/drunk again. lol

Karen C

This was the performance of the night for me, and I’m not even that big of Metallica fan. Great collaboration, too.

RodMod

SING IT, STEVEN TYLER! LOL!

Miss Blue

Oh geezuz, please don’t sing. Smoky is way past his prime and Tyler is just nuts.

supersonic

Steven Tyler is an utter disaster.

lola

Metallica was great!!!

weareallinnocent

I do love the collaborations tonight.

Miss Blue

Ugh. Would have preferred almost any other record, other than Blurred Lines.

I absolutely love the way Pharrell layered those harmonies in this song, not to mention Nile Rodger’s guitar! A good fit for “Record of the Year.”

supersonic

How come Nile Rodgers doesn’t get to speak?

weareallinnocent

Dude looks like a lady. :-)

I love Steven, but not the new hair and porn ‘stache.

fuzzywuzzy

“Kinda”? You are too kind. lol

Amy Beth

How did Blurred Lines get nominated?

fuzzywuzzy

I hate how they are rushing the winners off the stage.

supersonic

That was a true Grammy Moment.

supersonic

Again? Always.

supersonic

Because it was huge.

Miss Blue

They are officially running late and they’ve got at least 30 minutes to go. The Lewis/Macklemore performance will take time. They have to marry 34 couples.

Tinawina

It’s supposed to end at 11:30.

Amy Beth

I think there might be some dementia mixed in. Not snarking, definitely some brain cells got short-circuited.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

Pharell is incredibly talented. I am so happy for his comeback year. I love his work with NERD and The Neptunes.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

They have one award left though…

Amy Beth

His album won.

Miss Blue

Central time?

chillj

Atonal. Like Shoenberg. Very sophisticated, but not everyone’s cup of tea, for sure.

Kariann Hart

His turn comes when he’s inducted into the RRHOF. But, you’re right!

fuzzywuzzy

Interesting that Queen Latifah introduces this performance.

chillj

I don’t like this song. Too schmaltzy. Not to mention it starts off with the singer saying he isn’t gay, just in case we might get the wrong idea.

Miss Blue

She’s officiating the marriages.

Tinawina

I know. I want her to get married on that damn stage tonight. Just do it Queen.

Tinawina

I like his suit.

RodMod

I too am a fan!

weareallinnocent

I think this song should receive an award.

Ronnie D

So proud of the Gay Rights movement. Rights for all!

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

I agree the social message is one of triumph especially in the rap world where homophobia is accepted.

Ronnie D

Madge is lookin a lil rough lol

Miss Blue

This makes me want to cry. I am 60 – I’m quite sure anyone my age never thought they’d live to see this. While I am straight as are my children, I have people in my life I care deeply for who deserve the same rights as everyone else. So happy this is finally happening.

Tinawina

No one is allowed to say anything bad about this performance. Folks got married. I teared up.

YES!!!!!!

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

She was once one of the most beautiful women in the industry, She looks horrendous now. Too much plastic surgery and yoga and steroids.

Ronnie D

I wonder what the media backlash will be now.

Miss Blue

Omg. Head over to Free Republic if you dare. Heads are exploding all over the place. And the NYTimes ripped this bigtime. The comments are one exploding head after another.

elliegrll

I think that it starts off with the singer telling us how stupid stereotypes are.

Kariann Hart

Been on Twitter all night. What a show! This is the best Grammy Awards show I have ever seen – and I’ve seen most. My quote: This show has been a MASTERCLASS TO MUSIC! Oh. My. Goodness.

Kariann Hart

Check out Keith Urban in a replay.

elliegrll

People have been writing and talking about this for at least the last three or four days. It’s not like it was a surprise.

Amy Beth

Too much yoga?

Kariann Hart

Oh, yes it is. Just wait and read.

catlover84

I just wanna say, that whole Same Love performance was beautiful. Just BEAUTIFUL. I got teary-eyed. I’m glad that they included straight couples too. Because like Queen Latifah said, this is a song not just for some people, but for ALL people.

Miss Blue

Oh, please don’t tell me his hated this. I missed his reaction – what was it?

chillj

He talks about his own background, his fears and his mother assuring him he is straight – which is a not so courageous way for the rapper to make his identity clear. Not a profile in courage – and I thought the singer was making his own sexuality clear the first time I ever heard the song.

Kariann Hart

A tear.

supersonic

Apparently, he was crying.

fuzzywuzzy

It was a surprise to me. lol

elliegrll

It’s Free Republic. What do you expect?

Miss Blue

Thank god! I just knew he’d be open-minded but you scared me, lol.

Miss Blue

I know, but who else other than conservative fundies are going to go berserk over this?

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

The album and songs should have been nominated more.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

I hope Mackelmore wins album of the year

weareallinnocent

F— ‘em.

Sorry but I felt it needed to be said.

chillj

There won’t be a media backlash. If there is backlash it will be in the comments sections of the sites covering it. Not a big deal.

fuzzywuzzy

Actually, that’s encouraging if it’s only them.

Amy Beth

Where is Norah Jones? She and BJA did an Everly Brothers tribute album.

supersonic

Billie Joe is so attractive to me. I don’t know what it is.

Miss Blue

Hahahaha! How in the hell did they get Billie Joe to do this? Hilarious.

weareallinnocent

Oh c’mon let Billie Joe let loose!

Amy Beth

See my post below.

Miss Blue

I just read that comment. I had no idea. I think I would have preferred Norah. I know I would have, lol.

weareallinnocent

Probably the eyeliner. Either that, or the attitude. For me, it’s both. lol

Kariann Hart

So sorry… That just caught me off guard.

supersonic

Here’s a movie that didn’t need a remake — Robocop.

Miss Blue

I really like Keith and I would have been crushed if he turned out to be a bigot. Glad I can still play his music, lol.

supersonic

That could be it. And I don’t even like eyeliner on guys, but Billie Joe can pull it off.

Amy Beth

Miranda and Billie Joe did not harmonize. And what’s the point of the Everly Brothers except beautiful harmonies?

Kariann Hart

Wasn’t that Melinda Lambert?

emlz

Liking his music helps. Plus, his hair.

Kariann Hart

Listen to the words of the Everly Brothers song.

Amy Beth

Yes, but I can’t fathom why.

Miss Blue

Ugh. Yoko needs to put that cleavage back in the closet. Isn’t she like 80 or something. Ugh.

Tinawina

I know Alicia Keys is saying something, but all I keep thinking is BOOBAGE. I have issues.

supersonic

Alicia Keys needs to put the boobs away.

supersonic

She needs to put them away.

Miss Blue

Ugh. Overall, disappointed with a lot of the winners tonight.

emlz

I cried during the Same Love performance. And I felt the need to stand up. Maybe it was gimmicky, but it was just really beautiful and inspiring to me.

fuzzywuzzy

I need to buy stock in double-sided tape companies. lol

supersonic

Whoo! I actually thought for a second they would give it to Taylor Swift.

Go Daft Punk!

Amy Beth

Let the robots speak!

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

Daft Punk!!! WOW! YEAH!!!! <3. Music is LOVE tonight! Got get it Daft.

fuzzywuzzy

What role did Paul Williams play in that CD?

catlover84

Aww Macklemore & Ryan Lewis didn’t win it. I wanted them to win. For me, their album was the best last year. But Daft Punk’s album is super awesome too.

Tinawina

I don’t think they will go away quietly. They came to party!

supersonic

Is that who that little guy was? Because he looks totally familiar to me.

nekola

So Kendrick Lamar didn’t win any awards? SMH.

Tinawina

Yeah. Not cool.

supersonic

Trent Reznor!

BrightLights

Called that one.

Miss Blue

Lindsay Buckingham will be sexy when he’s 100. And Dave Grohl too.

Kariann Hart

He is a writer and producer, but I’m not sure.

RodMod

SMH!

supersonic

Yes, dammit. Add Trent Reznor and Josh Homme.

Kariann Hart

It looks like the awards were spread around with the exception of Lorde.

supersonic

You guys, I don’t usually fangirl. But this performance…

Kariann Hart

EXACTLY!!

Miss Blue

Daft Punk seem to have taken a boatload.

fuzzywuzzy

Boo! Running sponsors over the closing number.

Jennifer Bridgett Fumero

Those were my first and second choices as well!

supersonic

This is some bull. Don’t cut that!

catlover84

Haha me too. And so did Taylor Swift, it looks like. I thought they said “Red”, but it was “Ran…” Thanks goodness. Although I actually like Taylor’s album too.

shell29

Yeah, I’m not happy about that (and not surprised).

James

Swift thinking that she won AOTY for a spilt second will go down in awards show history.

shell29

He collaborated with them on one of the tracks on RAM, ‘Touch’.

weareallinnocent

Deja vu? I could swear you said that earlier tonight. :-)

weareallinnocent

Did she? I was happy to see her shut out, tbh.

Kariann Hart

Well, there will be 600 messages here very soon. I was on Twitter all night. I am realizing I couldn’t keep up with you folks! It will take a while to read the responses, but I’d like to do that.
For me, it was the best Grammy Show I have ever seen, but I must admit I did not record the Rap performances. I still have almost two hours recorded. WOW! Yep, a Masterclass in Music. Plus, thanks to MJ I watched the 4 hours on livestream. Hubby went to sleep.

Kariann Hart

Oh, I did record one Rap performance. Now, I can watch it all later today. Cool.

september21

Paul Williams??? That square blonde guy from the 70s? I’m in shock. I always was certain he and the little Oliver on the Brady Bunch were one in the same or Williams was his father.

Kariann Hart

Yes, she is over 80 years old. She looked frail. I noticed Sean was there, but I didn’t see Jullian Lennon.

shell29

LOL

Amy Beth

Because of R…andom, instead of R…ed?

Kariann Hart

Gee, I wonder what FOX News will have to say? Oh, boy…

supersonic

I’m sorry, but I love those men and those bands that were up there.

Larc

She was all ready with her “Who, me?” act.

catlover84

Yeah. I just wanted Same Love to be appreciated at the Grammys somehow. But that performance already did it I guess. And The Heist won Best Rap Album so it’s all good.

Kariann Hart

Indeed. However, I think she looked sick AND didn’t sound right. Still, I can’t knock all she’s accomplished.

fuzzywuzzy

So why did he give the acceptance speech when his contribution was rather minimal?

weareallinnocent

Lol. Really, it’s ok! I was just joking about the “I don’t usually…” part. It was funny to see it again.

weareallinnocent

Thanks MJ and MJ’s peeps. That was fun. Amazing music and performance art this evening!

Kariann Hart

I love the way Pharrell respects those who paved the way for him. He was great with Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson. That’s refreshing.

supersonic

I knew you were joking. It’s all good.

Amy Beth

Paul Williams has an insane resume. He wrote the Love Boat theme, yo!

shell29

I guess they asked him to? I don’t know.

Kariann Hart

Poor Smokey… he didn’t know what to do but tried hard not to laugh.

Kariann Hart

In August, we saw Smokey Robinson in concert. Honestly, he was terrific. Sure he struggles a bit with the high notes, but the man is an entertainer and at 71 years old he delivered. The next day, he left for several performances in Las Vegas. May all those young people still be around in their 70’s and still deliver the goods.

Amy Beth

One last post. You know that Pepsi Halftime commercial? The audience was filled with singers including Cassadee Pope. Most random promo ever.

Kariann Hart

Thank you MJ, for directing me to the live stream of the prior four hours hosted by Cyndi Lauper. That was fun, too.

Kariann Hart

I taped it, and I know there were may familiar faces there.

Kariann Hart

She appeared too thin, IMO.

Kariann Hart

With “Tapestry” Carole King became the first person ever to get the RIAA Diamond Award which is 10 million in sales. And she is a woman. Carole’s music is timeless. I love this duet – my favorite for the night!

Kariann Hart

You should have seen the dress she wore earlier. It was almost like crystal diamonds in the lightest peach color. Maybe it’s on the Internet?

Kariann Hart

I was wondering if Paul had that hair growth product that Matt Rogers (Season 3) endorsed?

Kariann Hart

Or write alternate presentable lyrics. This is crap.

Kariann Hart

I pretty much hated it.

jms

I missed an imagine dragons collab, Paul and Ringo, and classical + Metallica?

Also I swear Robinson Cano is everywhere now that he’s a Jay-Z client….

Kariann Hart

Awww…

hayes

Taylor Swift totally thought she won. To be fair, everybody around her also thought she did. The gif is funny. Lol

Country has about 30 of its own awards shows…don’t know why they have to go on the Grammys as well.:)…

HKfan

There are lots and lots of singers out there that can really sing live, but never get the chance.

HKfan

I think that about the US…all those ‘kids’ on Idol that say they’re 15 or 16 but look 30!!!

sweetmm

That BBM guy; it seem she left her scarf at his place so that was a clue say her fans.

tomr

Couldn’t stand to watch. Tried for the first hour but with Beyonce’s pole dancing (without the pole) and Lordes re-creation of her shock treatments, I decided that I’d turn to Downton and watch quality instead. Sad commentary on today’s music scene.

Ronnie D

lol

Ronnie D

Lorde is very talented and that’s just how she feels the music. At least she was dressed. lol

chillj

Beyonce’s number set a tone: lot of strip tease, not much singing. She can be so much better. Too bad, because I will bet kids all over the country got cut off about then. Lorde was having medication issues, but sang really all.

chillj

Watch the guy beside her swear.

chillj

They need to start this show at seven. That is too bad; I taped and went to bed.

chillj

I was kind of shocked he was alive. I haven’t seen him in years.

fuzzywuzzy

I just heard on a televised recap that Paul Williams was the producer for the Daft Punk album. Now I understand why he spoke.

shell29

Oh OK-I knew he was one of the collaborators along with Pharrell & others but I didn’t know he produced the album. I think I read somewhere that the Daft Punk guys were fans of his and that may have been how the collaboration came about.

fuzzywuzzy

Trent Reznor Tweets ‘F— You’ to Grammys After His Performance Is Cut Short

“Music’s biggest night… to be disrespected,” he writes.

Trent Reznor isn’t happy about being played off at the Grammys on Sunday night.
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Backstage, Recording Academy president Neil Portnow explained to reporters the thought process behind that decision.

“We save the end slot for something that is a bit of a jam, because you can have the energy go and then it’s just a matter of the clock,” he said.

Ozzy Osbourne off the wagon at the Grammys?
………
Osbourne raised eyebrows during his stint on stage at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, in which he was tasked to introduce Ringo Starr. Osbourne appeared to lose his place while reading the teleprompter, causing his band buddies Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi to laugh.
……..
The band came backstage following their win for best metal performance for “God is Dead?” with Ozzy gripping his trophy and appearing out of it. Although he did attempt to explain his Starr mess-up in simple terms.

“I completely [expletived] it up,” Osbourne said.

And those notorious f-bombs continued.

“Yes, I am a big fan of Taylor Swift,” Osbourne added when questioned about his thoughts on the country crooner. “Who the [expletive] is Taylor Swift?”

The Grammys Train Wreck: An Insult to Lou Reed, Hip-Hop, and Good Taste
The 2014 Grammys was, a few performances aside, a complete and utter disaster replete with puzzling winners, awkward and offensive cutaways, and plenty of bad music.
…….
The 56th annual Grammy Awards, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, and broadcast live on CBS for east coasters—and three hours later for those not in the throes of Polar Vortex 2.0—started off with a whimper as Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s album, The Heist, beat out the likes of Kanye West, Jay Z, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar for Best Rap Album.
. …
Macklemore himself was embarrassed, posting an apology text he allegedly sent to Kendrick Lamar on Instagram, choosing to share this should-be private message with the world to address the myriad criticisms.The Heist, it should be noted, is a solid pop-rap hybrid filled with catchy beats, R&B hooks, and some highly quotable lines, but Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city is a poetic hip-hop Odyssey by the best rap wordsmith right now, and the best rap debut since Kanye West’s The College Dropout.
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One of the most egregious snubs of the night, however, came during the non-tribute to the passing of music legend Lou Reed. You’d think the Grammys powers that be could pull some strings to get some of Lou’s pals—David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger, or wife Laurie Anderson—to perform some Velvet Underground and Lou classics, but no. Instead, we were treated to the metal act Metallica performing a selection ofMetallica songs, backed by Lang Lang on the piano. Yes, Metallica collaborated with Lou on the confused Lulu, but it wasn’t exactly a career highlight for the “Sweet Jane” singer

I have to say that I’m pretty impressed with this year’s awards. In a lot of categories that I cared about, the people I think deserve to win did win. The Grammy’s also awarded people for taking risks and innovating which is something they so rarely do.

Very happy about the Daft Punk wins. They play with music in so many interesting ways. I was hoping for a Kacey win, but thought she might not have the industry support to take it. Mackleemore and Ryan Lewis is challenging themes in their genre. Lorde is creating fresh new sounds.

And “Yay!” Mandissa.

fuzzywuzzy

Grammys: Macklemore Tells Kendrick Lamar It ‘Sucks That I Robbed You’
On Instagram, he says that Lamar would have “deserved best rap album” honors at the awards show and that he appreciates him as an “artist and as a friend.”

I don’t agree with a lot of the sentiment in this article, but I do agree that Macklemore shouldn’t have posted the tweet that he sent to Kendrick Lamar. I understand why he did, not only does it make him look good, but he’s anticipating any future backlash that he might receive from consumers and those in the industry, but making the note public makes it seem insincere.

fuzzywuzzy

The Grammys 2014: five things we learned

From hats to wiccans, via the baffling proposition that Macklemore is better than Kendrick Lamar

Macklemore should just be proud. Instead, because criticism aims unnecessarily at the winning artist, he feels it appropriate to undermine his own accomplishment. I hate that, I really do. Shade instead of shine. Boooo…

elliegrll

I’m sure that he is proud of his accomplishments. But if you listen to his song “white privilege”, it’s clear that he understands the industry, and realizes that making the tweet public is a good career move, so he’s not dismissing his accomplishments at all.

In fact, given how fickle his audience can be, it’s in his best interests to have them believe that he’s more rap than pop, and that the rap world embraces him.

Kirsten

I can’t believe I’m following up my own post, but I didn’t get to see the entire show and I just saw the video of Daft Punk win for album of the year.

I love that they let the “robot” theme drop for a moment and just gave themselves the best, genuine bro-hug I’ve seen in a long time. You could just see the years of friendship and hard work in that. That’s what live television is about (that and Taylor Swift’s dad swearing – LOL. Dad’s are allowed to think their kids are the best. Such human moments).

Is something wrong with the sound system, my hearing or enunciation. Twice the presenters made it sound like someone else won: once when Lourde won it sounded like Mars won which is quite the stretch (but it looked like Bruno Mars thought he won too) and then I thought they said Reds as well thus the embarassing moment for Taylor Swift. Perhaps it is a reality reality show take on how to embarass people at an awards show!

weareallinnocent

Well, seems we’re both doing a lot of mind-reading here, and maybe even projecting. At least, I think I probably am. Ha!

Kariann Hart

I have wondered for awhile if Ozzy has dementia, just from his behavior as audience member for DWTS. His son, Jack was a contestant. He really depends on Sharon.

Kariann Hart

Actually, the first hour did have a lot of weak moments. When you watch a music award show, you expect to hear music, not a bunch of empty space because of filthy lyrics. Seems there was only one genre that this happened. For me, that was the bad part. People can look up the great performances on line without commercials.

Kariann Hart

Poor Blu, this will not be a memory for her when she’s about six years old.

Kariann Hart

Is that her Dad or her manager?

bestmusic

Or his brain is fried from all the drugs.

windmills

Yea, I honestly didn’t feel like the show saw a real string of consecutive strong performances until about 2 1/2 hours in. I thought pacing and sequencing on last night’s show were really off. John Legend was wonderful but buried in a sea of ballads in the 1st hour. Lorde was the only performance that really stood out in the 1st half hour and that was because her song is great and also because of the polarizing weirdness of her stage presence (it didn’t bother me at all, though I’ve seen Lorde perform better). I think the Grammys could’ve easily cut most of the performances in the 1st half hour for a more compact show.

Taylor Swift had a molsty solid performance of a very good song but it had a lot less impact than it could have, especially considering it was immediately overshadowed by Pink’s acrobatics. Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons had a surprisingly strong collab, and then Kacey Musgraves had to follow that. She did really well but I’d bet it took half her performance for a lot of people to get into it because of the contrast.

I’m thrilled about Kacey’s 2 Grammy wins. She was really the only acceptable winner for Country Album among the nominees and a very worthy winner in her own right. I was afraid her 2 nominations in Country Song would result in vote splitting but she won anyway with Merry Go Round. Darius Rucker’s win for Country Solo Vocal for Wagon Wheel is fine with me – 4 out of the 5 performances nominated in that category (including Darius’s) were outdone by the demo/original versions of their songs and the 5th (Hunter’s) didn’t really deserve a nom. But Darius got overlooked by the CMAs and he deserves credit for taking a risk with that song and fighting for it on his album. The Civil Wars’s win for Country Duo/Group Performance on “From This Valley” was fine, except for the ensuing drama about John Paul White not acknowledging Joy Williams in his speech. I wouldn’t have had a problem with anybody in that category winning, though I think Highway Don’t Care is somewhat overrated.

As far as the big 4, I’m fine with how things went down, though it’s a shame Kendrick Lamar was shut out. I’m surprised Taylor didn’t win for Album Of The Year but I think she really just doesn’t have much support from the country world anymore (justifiably) and the pop world was more defined by Daft Punk in 2013 than her music. Too, she’s already won Album Of The Year once before and that may’ve worked against her.

I loved the Daft Punk performance with Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, & co. Best of the night. Pharrell Williams showed some personality with his speeches on Daft Punk’s behalf, and also his amazing hats :p Paul Williams also gave a great speech for Album Of The Year.

chillj

You know, I wonder what some of these people tell their daughters, because, for sure, they don’t want them doing like mom! (Taylor Swift will not have a problem. )

iani

I love that they let the “robot” theme drop for a moment and just gave themselves the best, genuine bro-hug I’ve seen in a long time.

I loved it too, and the whole evening they carried themselves elegantly, gently, honored by their performance-guests, I was happy for them, those “plastic robot-heads” were able to beat the odds with their win over the other successful acts and manage to bring the human feeling though their inexpressive faces/strange appearance. http://goo.gl/eZcnWC

ETA:I don’ know what I did with the new “subscribe by email”, but I lost my “work” of so many years :(

iluvai

Keith is sensitive and open-minded on AI. Pretty awesome for wgwg with wife and kids. :) I’m not surprised he got emotional or shed a tear.

iluvai

lol, at that gif with TS. :)

Madilo

Pharrell was the highlight for me, he’s so cool :)

karnac

The staging for “Dark Horse” was beautiful and different. I thought it was very artistic and one of the best performances of the night.